About this Job Notification
| Posted on: 07-02-2026 | Ends On: 12-02-2026 |
| Class: PSU Jobs | |
| Qualifications: Post Graduates (M.Sc.), Post Graduates (M.Tech.) | |
| Experience Type: Fresher | |
| Tenure Type: Contract Basis | |
| States: Delhi | |
1 Project Research Scientist I vacancy at National Institute of Immunology (NII)
Applications are invited by National Institute of Immunology (NII) for filling 1 contractual post of Project Research Scientist I under a research project. Last Date for submission of applications is 12-02-2026.
| Post Name | Project Research Scientist I |
| Project Name | Repurposing and Validating the FDA-approved UDP-Glucose Ceramide Glucosyltransferase (UGCG) Inhibitor āEliglustatā as a Potential Intervention for Breast and Oral Cancer Immunotherapy |
| Project Description | This project aims to use advanced science to develop "next-generation" immunotherapy by validating how Eliglustat changes the way cancer cells interact with the immune system. The research team is working hard to conduct a comprehensive study using T-cell activation assays and nanoparticle synthesis to build a scientific record of the drug's effectiveness. This research is funded by the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) to support the development of next-generation tools for the nation's medical sector. Through this medical research into biological behavior, the team hopes to provide a better treatment for information gaps by identifying exactly how this UGCG inhibitor can help the body naturally destroy breast and oral cancer cells. |
| Duration | Initially for one year or project duration (whichever is shorter), extendable based on performance and project need. |
| Vacancy | 1 |
| Qualification |
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| Monthly Salary | Rs 56,000 per month + 30% HRA |
| Selection Process | On the basis of interviews to be held after initial shortlisting based on academic qualifications. |
| Application Fee | A fee of ā¹100 is applicable for General and OBC candidates. Women and SC/ST/PH candidates are exempted from payment of the application fee. The fee may be paid through a Demand Draft drawn on Canara Bank or Indian Bank, payable at Delhi/New Delhi in favour of the Director, NII, or through online modes such as UPI, Paytm, or PhonePe to the bank account with Beneficiary Name: Director, NII, Account No. 1484101001636, IFSC: CNRB0001484. |
| How to Apply | Application must be submitted strictly in the prescribed format along with a complete CV. Interested candidates should include details of three referees and documentary proof of category, if applicable. The email must be sent to santiswarup@nii.ac.in with the project name clearly indicated. The duly completed application must reach on or before 12-02-2026. |
| Last Date to Apply | 12-02-2026 |
| Contact | Dr. Santiswarup Singha (Principal Investigator); Email ID: santiswarup@nii.ac.in |
| Job Location | New Delhi |